Tom and I at dinner in Little Italy.  A great night!  

Tom was a great man and a wonderful friend. We survived dental school together only because we had each other for support. I miss him every day.   

I left Cleveland in 2019.  Before that I have been meeting Tom twice a year for over 20 years at the practice, we always did update each other about family and kids, now all grown up. He was good, he was kind. 
What a loss. Condolences.

Tom and I were best friends in Dental School.  Tom’s kind heart and giving nature are missed every day.   I look forward to seeing him again in heaven.   Ed Shellard

We are thinking of relocating back to the Cleveland area and found Dr Beach’s office was permanently closed. Then I found his obituary. So sad! We had been his patients for years when we lived in Ohio in the 80’s, 90’s and early 2000’s. I even traveled back to see Dr Beach before finding another dentist in New England. He was so kind and caring. He said he just wanted to make sure he never hurt anyone. And when you are a person afraid of dental pain, well I can’t tell you how blessed I was to have found such a gentle, caring dentist. I even remember hearing from Bobbi that he came in every day over a weekend to repack a lady’s tooth on his own time, so she wouldn’t be in pain…even with his office closed. Such a loss. 😢 

I just found out today that Dr. Beach had passed away via the letter sent out by his family for the practice change. He was such a nice dentist ....always pleasant and such a perfectionist...had me come several times earlier this year just to get my crown on right. I even teased him that I was now his favorite patient because I came so often! I will miss him greatly. I am sorry for your loss. 

Received the sad news today of the passing of Dr. Beach.  He was my dentist for many years and he was always so pleasant.  He had concerns about his patients and their family.  He would  talk about his family  and share how proud he was of them. He was a wonderful person.  In the past few years, I changed to another dentist closer to home. May all the beautiful memories he made with you comfort and embrace you.

Just heard the news today.  I'm so shocked and heartbroken for his family. My husband has been one of Dr. Beach's patient since he was a kid.  He was the best dentist I have ever had.  We always joked about his side of Middlefield was going, since my family live in Middlefield. My family's thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Beach's family.

I just got this terrible news. I've been a patient of Doctor Beach since I was a child. I just started bringing my own kids in to his office. He was a kind caring soul. He will be greatly missed. 

Dr Beach was my dentist for many many years.  He was recommended to me by an associate when I worked close by.  I have lived in Akron for over 15 years.  I made the drive up to his office all this time.  As a person, he was worth the drive.  I liked him as a person and I absolutely trusted his work.  I am absolutely heartbroken.  The world has lost a good man!

Dr. Beach was our dentist for many, many years. He was the only doctor I ever looked forward to visiting. His warm smile was a treat, and calm, reassuring manner was one in a million. But that is not the only reason his memory is special to us. 18 years ago we didn't know we wanted another cat, but Dr. Beach told my husband he had some kittens on the farm that needed homes. (Didn't know he was a skilled salesman, too!) A few weeks later I was driving home with little Scout in a box in my front seat. She's been a joy ever since and now I look at her a little differently, with even more fondness, since learning of Dr. Beach's passing. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his entire family, and gratitude for sharing him with us during his all too brief sojourn here.

Just want to say that I was stunned to hear the news today about Dr. Beach.  A friend called to make an appointment and that's how I found out.  I was a long-time patient who finally switched dentists a few years ago.  I am so sorry for your loss.  Dr. Beach is a gentle soul.  I loved that he had the farm and a great family.  I would get an update on his kids as they grew up.  My sincere condolences.

Pam Linger

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad I just found out today and am shocked. I have been one of his patients since Dr O retired.   I used to joke how I helped put you guys through college.  He was the best dentist and such a great guy!! We shared so many stories about what the kids and grandkids or his dad were doing.  He told me all about Thanksgiving and how he spent it with his dad and you were all getting together that Friday.  He was so proud of all of you!  Even though I was just a patient I will miss him extremely!! I am so sorry for your loss. Know he will be sorely missed. 

I was a patient of Dr. Beach when he was interning with Dr. Winkler some 30 years ago...was scheduled for my regular visit for 7/17 when I heard the news. Our kids "grew up" together and I just thought the world of one of the nicest people I knew not to mention a trusted dentist. My kids went to him and my husband had recently started and also really liked him. I will miss him dearly. Rest easy Dr. Beach.

We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of Thomas Beach. We just heard of this today by going to the dentist office and bumped into somebody that used to work with him. We are both patients of his and almost fell when we heard the news today. He was a wonderful dentist and friend and we will miss him.
To the entire family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time and always.
We will always remember him and the laughs that we had in the office.
We are just very surprised, in which from what we heard, I'm sure that this surprised the entire family with his untimely death.
May the Lord watch over all of you and Keep you.
God Bless.


I was so very saddened to hear of the passing of Dr.  Beach.  Though I knew him as a patient in his dental practice -- where he was the kindest and most professional dentist I've ever known -- we often spoke of our lives outside the office: a shared love of rural life, and our children.  More than anything, he was such a proud father and grandfather.  I'm truly sorry for your loss and hope that your wonderful memories of him bring you peace in this great time of sorrow.   Nayann & Tim Pazyniak

I’m so saddened to hear that Dr.  Beach left this world. I went in and was looking forward to hearing his cheerful “hello” and seeing his smile. He was an amazingly gentle person. I will miss him. 

On behalf of my siblings and I, I wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for the kind words & taking the time to remember my dad. It means so much to us now in his absence.

My dad lived his life serving others and doing it with a smile on his face. He was the most selfless man. We will do our best to live like he did. We will think of him whenever we hear a Tim McGraw song, see a tractor, smell freshly cut grass and hay, read a bible, cheer on the Browns & Indians... and the Buckeyes. We will live each day striving to make him proud. 

We were all so blessed to have him while we did. Thank you again for sharing your memories.

Hello, hello, hello!  

Loved this greeting each time I sat in the dentist office upon his arrival.  Tom always told me there was Mother Therese and then me. I enjoyed getting to know the family as the children were students in my classes. I then following up on their progress in the years to follow. He always spoke with such pride. Tom’s warm smile and caring ways made him so special.  

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this most difficult time. 

May God watch over you all and keep you close in his care. 

Theresa Matteo 

Tom, you will be missed. 

Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire family of Dr. Beach and to all of those he loved. He was our family dentist for years, but was much more than that. His boyish enthusiasm for his work was outshone  only by his passion for his beloved farm. And, while these were important things in his life, they were certainly dwarfed by the love he had for his cherished family. I had the privilege of experiencing ‘gentleman farming’ by way of his stories which he eagerly shared. He spoke freely of his growing kids and grandkids and he had a genuine interest in my family, their health and happiness. God bless you, Tom Beach and thank you for being our caregiver. May your memory be eternal. 

Dr. Beach was my dentist for over 15 years. I traveled an hour to his practice and told everyone I knew what a wonderful dentist he was, and I never once sat in his chair. But just with talking to him and his kind demeanor during my cleaning examinations I knew he was a great dentist who cared about his patients.  I am deeply saddened by the news of his passing. I will keep his family, friends and staff in my prayers. With my deepest condolences. 
Dawn Y. 

I remember Tom as being just one of the nicest, kind - hearted guys one could ever know.  He was our class president at Case and a great classmate.
I think his personality must be a reflection of his parents and hopefully onto his children - please know they have my sincere sympathy for their loss.

Dr. Thomas Beach was our "family dentist," and in one emergency situation, after a call to his cell phone, he responded for an emergency procedure on our son, David's, front teeth which he might have lost from a fall he sustained the night before.  David and family shall be eternally grateful for Dr. Tom's attention and professional dental expertise!  We have always respected and loved Dr. Tom for the duration of his practice since dental school.  Dr. Tom
was an exceptional human being, dentist, father, son, friend.   May he rest in peace!  Blessings to his entire family!   
                                          The Dennis Rash family

Many people dread going to the dentist - not the Muellers.  Tommy has been a life long friend and our dentist since he began his practice.  We first met Tom when our son and Tom started first grade together.  A few years later the Beaches moved to Chesterland, but we still had our connection through Indian Guides and fishing trips.  Our twice a year visits to Tom helped us know about all his farming, dental news, his wonderful family and more.  He was a "gentle" man with a huge smile.  We both noticed his thoroughness and skill in dentistry.  We loved the way explained each step of whatever procedure he was doing.  Cannot imagine how all of us can get along without him.

Dearest Brenda, Sammy and family, and extended family,

We are so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man, loved so deeply by you all and I know you were all the centre of his world too. His passing will leave a gaping hole in your lives, but to have so many wonderful memories to fill that hole, we hope, is some comfort. May you all be able to hold each other up at this time, and know, we have you in our thoughts, now and in the day ahead. 
I found this wonderful photo in my Chagrin Falls Football pics. The caption was "Excited Driscoll clan". A happy photo of you all together and enjoying what you loved. High School Football!
Love and strength to you all,

Debbie and Glenn Garnaut and family

To the Beach family.   I was so saddened to hear about Dr Beach passing.   He was my families dentist since he took over for Dr Tomasone.   In addition to being a wonderful dentist he was also a wonderful person.   He always took time to talk and ask how my family was doing and we would talk about sports, farming, and so many other things.   And he was always smiling.   His smile made you smile.  He was such a pleasant person to be with and will be missed not only for his talent as a dentist but also for being such a nice man.     My family and I send our thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathy to your entire family.    

Chick
Very Sorry to hear of your son psssing.
Just wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family
I never had the oppotunity to meet your 
son, he had to be a great man with a father like you
God Bless you my friend

Beach Family -

I am so sorry for your loss.  My earliest memories are with your family and walking to school with Tom and my brother.  I'm so glad Chick remembered our trips to Rice Lake in Canada as young children.  We actually caught some fish and didn't need to lie.  It saddens me so that at my brother's memorial service in 2017 that I recalled these early memories walking with Tom and Wally to school and only three years later, I am saying goodbye to him as well.  I will always remember walking through tonights line and seeing Brenda realize and cry deeply with me, the common circumstances our families now share.  It seemed like Tom had some wonderful children and families that I did not know but was fortunate to share my memories with them tonight.    I hope you all can pull through these difficult times.

Jeff Mueller

Dear beach family. I am so grateful to have attended high school at west geauga with tom..I also enjoyed watching tom and the football team on many Friday nights.  I also rode the bus with tom since I lived on cedar acres drive..when I got off the bus on Fridays, I always wished him good luck at the games!   May good memories and god's love sustain you.  Love Sharon muhle Caine, mentor, ohio

Dear family,
We are so saddened by the news.   Memories of our high school days together are flooding back.   It didn't get any better than going to track practice with Tom and pole vaulting the afternoon away or going out on the town on a Friday night with him and Emery.   He was smart,  a great athlete, full of integrity, had a heart of gold, and always wore a big contagious smile.   So grateful that we were able to spend time at the recent 40th reunion.   His legacy of family, farm, and dental practice will go on forever.   Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our deepest sympathy, 
Dave & Kelly Knight

Tom and I were college roommates,  we  nicknamed him speedy.  In our early college years  Tom stated his life goals;  have a family, become a dentist and live on a small farm.  He is the only person I know that checked every box of our life goals we set in college.  Great guy and friend.
RIP Speedy.
Rod

Dear Family- I have worked closely with Tom for our entire careers in Dentistry. I can honestly say that I know him to have been the most professional, most caring, and technically superb Dentist and Human being.  He always was looking out for his patients to make sure they received the BEST CARE available no matter what their circumstances were. He will surely be missed by all who had the opportunity to know him. He enjoyed his profession and his hobbies. I will surely miss our frequent consultations and discussions of dentistry and life.
Scott  Alperin DDS


Tom, I write with a heavy heart.  When Rod and I spoke on Monday morning, we were both in shock.  Immediate sadness, some silence as we cleared our heads, then, memories came flooding back.  Memories that began on that first day of summer football practice at Muskingum College some 40+ years ago.  Instantly we became friends; and, soon after, the “Adventure Club” was formed.  We can still see you sitting in that chair listening to music.  We would say “Tom, we should go eat now,” and you would reply, “Ok, let me just get a shower.” This is just one example of why you were afforded the affectionate nickname “Speedbuggy” sometimes shortened to “Speedy.”  I still remember in the summer of 1981 when the Adventure Club was heading off to Canada.  Your dad, apprehensive I believe, wished us luck and waived as we drove off.  Then, while on his way to get the paper (I think) he saw my car the “Rubble Mobile” at the local gas station, up on the lift getting a new left rear tire. He stopped in and just shook his head. Your smile, awesome laugh, kindness, and devotion to those you cared about are just a few of the great things that I remember.  All the texts we sent each other over the years have also provided me with some great memories.  We would watch sports all the while texting and carrying on. Finally, it is my hope that your children and grandchildren, even their children will read this and realize that your successes in life grew from a determination and commitment to accomplish your goals.  Rod and I look fondly upon our conversations in college, when most of our classmates were unsure what degree they even wanted, you would tell us that you were going to graduate, become a dentist, and live on a farm.  You not only did all that, you have left a legacy of wonderful children, grandchildren and friendships.  Now, I weep, as did Jesus, for I have lost a very dear friend (John 11, verse 35) and, just as Jesus knew, someday we will be rejoined once again in Heaven.

We are seniors and have been with many dentists before Dr. Beach.  We never stayed with a dentist Until we met Dr. Beach.  We have been his patients for over 20 years because he made our visits pleasurable.  We loved his kindness, his sense of humor and the stories about his children. We will forever miss him and we wish his family our deepest condolences.  May he forever Rest In Peace.

Chick,

If your son was anything like his dad, he will always be remembered as a man of integrity and kindness.  I am sorry for you and your family in this rather difficult time.

Stan Siedlecki
Mayfield H.S.
retired 

I am one of Dr. Beach's original patients from when he took the dental practice over from Dr. Thomasson.  I love Dr. Beach.  He is the kindest, most caring and gentle dentist, and man, that I have ever known.  My mother (Gail Repasky) had an appointment with him tomorrow.  We are devastated.  No one can ever replace him.  I just got my new bridge from him.  He said my smile was his billboard.  I always gave him a hug after an appointment.  I am going to miss him forever.  Dr. Beach, I thank God you were in my life - live in eternal love, peace and joy.  Your Soul lives on in Heaven in your perfect Spirit Body, where I know you will continue to make your presence known to all who love you.  

Tom and I went to dental school together and were inseparable during those 4 years.  We continued to stay in contact after school and I always enjoyed going to Little Italy with Tom whenever I came back to Cleveland.   He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone.  Tom was one of my closest friends and I will miss him terribly.  Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you.   Love, Ed Shellard

Tom was such a wonderful man. He welcomed us into his family and home with open arms when our grand baby was born and when Elizabeth married Ryan. He loved deeply and was so proud of his family.
We will miss him terribly but remember fondly all the good times❤️

OBITUARY

Thomas Franklin Beach

May 31, 1960 – June 28, 2020

Gattozzi & Son Funeral Home

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